Old EKR Archives: Subject - Need Some Advice
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electricgeek
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Ive been working for this company now for about a year and 2 months now. Im an apprentice and its my second year working out of a vocational school. Theres one other apprentice that has been with this company for less time than me, but hes full time and im part time. Im part time because im currently in college pursuing an electrical engineering degree. I comsider my self a pretty intelligent kid when it comes to theory, code etc. atleast in comparison to other apprentices at this company.Anyways here is my dilemma, supposedly my boss is running low on work, and I think im on the verge of getting laid off. Now I dont know whther I should stay with the company if i get laid off or go work for home depot, best buy etc. and leave the field completely. I dont wanna have to go through all of the crap a new apprentice goes through when they join a new company, so a new company is out of the question. My ultimate goal was to get my journeymans license and my engineering degree. My boss isnt the most reliable guy out there though, he can tell you on a friday hes loaded with work, but then on monday hes got nothing.
Anyways here are my questions.
If i do get laid off should, in your opinion, I leave all together?
Is getting my journeymans with my engineering degree even going to matter?
Sorry for it being so dragged out but i really will appreaciate anything you guys have to tell me.
Thanks,
Andy
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templdl
| Andy,
Your priority should be to pursue your engineering degree and your employer is interested in running his company. You can't worry about what you have not control over. Just be a good trustworthy employee and do the best that you can. You can't do more that that.
With engineering experience I don't foresee that you should have a lot of problems picking up part timer work with electrical contractors as you would should more technical knowledge and understanding that others which they should appreciate. Your work experience will be invaluable to helping you to understand what you are learning in college.
But unlike most EE grads one advantage that you will have over the others is the practical "hands on" experience. Most EE grads that I know of are more electronics than power distribution though. It appears that MEs know more about power distribution than EEs do.
Dave
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Energreen
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I agree, your degree should be your priority. You can't predict what the future holds in store for you. Life can sometimes get in the way of your plans. If you can get the degree now, while you have the opportunity, you'll be positioned better in the long run. You can always persue your electrical license after that, if you still want to.
Make the degree your priority if you can. Some day you'll have a family and it won't all be about you any more. Good luck!
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Romex Racer
| Forget the EE degree, get an AA and work your way through law school as an electrician. Once you become a lawyer, specialize in construction litigation. Buy a house but don't get a pool, they're not worth the money. Order a bride from the philipines but make her sign a pre-nuptual agreement. Keep in shape by riding a mountain bike and see a dentist about those teeth. When you get in your 40s get a monthly Viagra subscription and a Harley Road King. Create a prepaid legal plan for contractors, hire paralegals to run it and take a luxury cruise 3 times a year.
Andy, if you follow my plan, you'll lead a long, happy life.
Whoop! Whoop!
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Jakey240
| Yes go with RR's suggestions he hasn't let us down yet.
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electricgeek
| Thanks for all of your input, RR thats some funny stuff. Its not a bad plan other than law school is way to much work for me, hehe. I appreciate all of your comments.
Thanks
Andy
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